Books published by publisher Shoo Rayner

Once upon a time, there was a very curious girl. Her name was Pandora and she was curious about everything you can imagine.More than anything else, she was curious about the room at the end of the long, dark corridor.She had been told a MILLION times that she must NEVER, EVER go there... but she really was a very curious girl.Is this the SCARIEST story ever told? Are you BRAVE enough to read it? Are you like Pandora... just a little bit curious? Go on... Open the book... You know you want to!Pandora is based on the ancient Greek myth of Pandora's Box. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning author and illustrator, Shoo Rayner, Pandora tells the story of a feisty young girl, who is curious to know everything there is to know about the world and the Universe beyond. But she has been told a million times that she must never go into the room at the end of the long, dark corridor.What will she find? What will be the lessons learned?The dreamy, lyrical quality of the text leads us, and Pandora, to the door at the end of the long, dark corridor. Will she enter? What will she find? Will you ever be able to sleep again after reading this book at bedtime?Is this, like the story of Pandora's box that inspired it, the scariest picture book of all time?Shoo Rayner is the author of over 200 books for children. He has also illustrated over 100 books for other famous authors such as Sir Michael Morpurgo, Rose Impey, Michael Rosen and others. Shoo also runs an award-winning YouTube channel, shooraynerdrawing, where he teaches drawing skills.THIS BOOK HAS A STING IN THE TALE - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Ricky Rocket is the only boy on the planet of Hammerhead.His friends at school come from all over the universe. What can he bring from Earth to show-and-tell day to make it a day to remember? Ricky Rocket is written and illustrated by best-selling children's author and illustrator, Shoo Rayner. Ricky Rocket is ideal for children who are just becoming confident at reading on their own - that's the stage where they need to read lots of books and finish them quickly to give them that great feeling of achievement. Ricky Rocket stories are funny, thoughtful and packed with terrific characters that children love.

As the full moon calls, each cat slinks through the shadows to where the storyteller waits. Will you stay in your warm, cosy bed? Or dare you go and join the Scaredy Cats? Hear the tale of BlueBeard's Cat and her master's nasty, creepy secret! Another great story from Shoo Rayner. Perfect for newly confident readers, with black and white illustrations on every page.

Ginger is a happy kitten. He likes his school friends, loves playing pawball and even enjoys his lessons! Until Tiddles comes to Felix Street School. Yes, There's a new cat at school - and he doesn't look friendly. When Tiddles joins the class, it soon becomes clear he may be the biggest bully the school has ever seen. This edition includes the first three Ginger Ninja stories bound together. This well-loved author's classic tale is big on themes of bullying and friendship - handled with care and humour. Perfect for newly confident readers. Black and white with integrated illustrations on every page.

Nine Cats - Nine Lives - One Book Are you brave enough to read them all? Nine classic scary cat tales by award winning author and illustrator Shoo Rayner. Packed with creepy cats and their spine-chilling owners, this book is perfect for reading under the covers, in torchlight, with fading batteries... Can cats really return from the grave? What makes the vet drink fresh blood? Why does Bluebeard collect cats? Who is the Catnapper? Just how lethal can a simple cat flap be? All these questions and more are answered in this fantasticly, frightning compendium of frenzied, feline fear! Scaredy Cats is thrilling and full of suspense. Scaredy Cats was created as a successful KickStarter Campaign.

Three great Ricky Rocket stories in one. Watch Ricky Rocket swoop, whoosh, climb and dive. The only Earth boy on the planet of Hammerhead is learning to fly his rocket, without stabilisers! Will he be as Brilliant as his hero, Lord Vorg, the master of the skies? This collection includes three favourite Ricky Rocket stories: Up and Away - A present from Earth and Bubble Trouble. Follow Ricky's funny, cheeky space adventures in the 30th Century.

Three stories from Shoo Rayner's well-loved Monster Boy series of early reader stories.Shoo Rayner has written and illustrated hundreds of fast-paced, funny stories in series which are loved by children who have just got the hang of reading and want more of the same to buoild their life-long rading habits. His Youtube drawing channels have over a quarter of a million subscribers teaching children to draw across the globe.The Forest is home to monsters of every kind. Sometimes they get out of control. One boy alone has the power to keep them under control. Monster boy, aided by incredible hi-tec bikes and his trusty dog, Trixie, is the hero of these fast, funny stories that are just perfect for newly confident readers.Why is that T-Rex so angry?Why is the Mummy stealing all the kitchen rolls?What does the Ogre like in his sandwiches?There's only one way to find out!Easy reading-level language for middle-grade aged children. Wonderful additional reading for the Primary/ Elementary curriculum

Three stories from Shoo Rayner's well-loved Little Horrors series are now all in one book. Is that the Swamp Man squelching around in the dark? Who is the Spider Man and why is he on our train? Is that noise really the ghost of Whistling Jack? Funny, scary stories for newly confident reader with illustrations on every page.Shoo Rayner has written and illustrated hundreds of fast-paced, funny stories in series which are loved by children who have just got the hang of reading and want more of the same to buoild their life-long rading habits. His Youtube drawing channels have over a quarter of a million subscribers teaching children to draw across the globe.Little horrors follow the exploits of Sam and Kim who can't help but find themselves having scary adventures, often aided by their Aunt Loopy and here dog, Treacle.Is true love more scary than the Swamp Man?Worst nightmares come true in the Spider Man.Are there living skeletons on the Bone Man?There's only one way to find out!Easy reading-level language for middle-grade aged children. Wonderful aditional reading for the Primary/ Elementary curriculum

The classic and best-selling, Christmas Stocking Joke Book, revised and re-illustrated for the 21st century. Laugh your Christmas stockings off with this cracker of a joke book. Bursting with hilarious fun, these Christmas themed jokes will keep you and your family full of Christmas cheer and laughter! The perfect stocking filler, if ever there was one!Previously a best-seller, now fully revised and re-illustrated by the author, updating jokes that just don't make sense anymore - mostly pre-internet jokes to do with telephones. New, 21st century jokes bring this book back to life - all the same, the old ones are still the best ones!This book has a proven record in the rib-tickling department. Here's one for free: Why was the snowman choosing a carrot at the supermarket? He was picking his nose!

Far away, in a distant galaxy, The battle between Kat and Muss is about to begin. For the evil Kat, Dark Claw, is intent on destroying the entire Muss Civilisation. It is time for the brave young Muss warriors, Onlee One, Hammee and Chinchee, to put their unique powers to the test. Will Dark Claw Complete his master plan, to rid the Universe of every living Muss? At last, the six book Dark Claw Saga is brought together in one book so the true story of Dark Claw can finally be revealed.

My Dad is very busy, but he doesn't always have time to play with me. One day Super Hero comes to visit and we have the best day ever. But Super Hero looks very familiar. Perhaps my dad knows why - after all, he is a Super Dad! Two books in one! Also contains SuperDad the Super Hero. Dad take me to the Fun Park - we go on all the scary rides and even meet Super Hero. My dad is very brave, but why has he gone that funny colour? Fast, funny Stories with easy-to-read text and colourful pictures. Perfect for the beginner reader, bridging the gap between picture books and chapter books